James G. Blaine Mansion

James G. Blaine Mansion
Location 2000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
Coordinates 38°54′35.85″N 77°2′43.18″W / 38.9099583°N 77.0453278°W / 38.9099583; -77.0453278Coordinates: 38°54′35.85″N 77°2′43.18″W / 38.9099583°N 77.0453278°W / 38.9099583; -77.0453278
Built 1881
Architect John Fraser
Architectural style Queen Anne
Part of Massachusetts Avenue Historic District[1] (#74002166[2])
Significant dates
Designated CP October 22, 1974
Designated CP July 21, 1978

The James G. Blaine Mansion, is an historic house, located at 2000 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.

History

The Queen Anne style house was built in 1881, designed of architect John Fraser. It's the only surviving example of large mansions built during the late 1800s that once ringed Dupont Circle.

It was the residence of Republican politician James G. Blaine. George Westinghouse bought the home in 1901, and resided there until his death in 1914.

South Elevation

In recent years, the Blaine Mansion has been used for commercial purposes. The current owner, lawyer John R. Phillips, hired Eichberg Construction to renovate the property which includes adding an underground parking deck, adjoining six-story residential building, and Italian restaurant. The renovation and allied construction projects cost an estimated $20 million.

The Blaine Mansion is a contributing property to the Dupont Circle Historic District, and Massachusetts Avenue Historic District.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc44.htm
  2. ↑ http://focus.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/74002166.pdf

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